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The TCC Wakulla Center Prepares for Spring Semester Last Updated: 11:20 AM 02/10/12 - The TCC Wakulla Center’s new semester of ecotourism classes start Monday, February 20. Be the first to comment! (Full Story)
	Senate Budget Leader Defends Polytech Bill 2 Comments Last Updated: 11:02 AM 02/10/12 - A Senate proposal would speed up the spin-off of Florida Polytechnic from the Tampa-based University of South Florida and create the state's 12th public university in Polk County, the Senate's top budget leader said Thursday. (Full Story)
	FAMU Announces Articulation Agreement with TCC 2 Comments Last Updated: 12:16 AM 02/10/12 - Florida A&M University (FAMU) President James H. Ammons and Tallahassee Community College (TCC) President Jim Murdaugh signed a specialized articulation agreement during the Feb. 9 FAMU Board of Trustees meeting. (Full Story)
	FSU Grad Student Studies Ancient Weather Patterns 7 Comments Last Updated: 7:22 PM 02/09/12 - Darrel Tremaine is studying weather patterns from thousands of years ago, in the most unlikely of places. (Full Story)
	Florida Gets Waiver for No Child Left Behind 16 Comments Last Updated: 8:42 PM 02/09/12 - No Child Left Behind requires all students to be proficient in reading and math by 2014. Obama's action strips away that fundamental requirement for those approved for flexibility, provided they offer a viable plan instead. (Full Story)
	FAMU Announces Members of Anti-Hazing Committee 3 Comments Last Updated: 7:56 PM 02/09/12 - The FAMU Board of Trustees announced the appointment of the FAMU Anti-Hazing Committee, an independent committee tasked with providing recommendations on determining the most effective and indelible approach to end hazing on campus. (Full Story)
	Leon County Teacher of the Year Finalists 2 Comments Last Updated: 8:45 PM 02/08/12 - "All of our teachers demonstrate a special level of dedication and excellence every day and to be named one of the top five is certainly an honor," Leon County Schools Superintendent Jackie Pons say in a statement. (Full Story)
	Florida Students Lead Nation in Advanced Placement Participation Be the first to comment! Last Updated: 1:47 PM 02/08/12 - For the third year in a row, Florida had the highest percentage of high school graduates taking an Advanced Placement (AP) exam while in high school according to The 8th Annual AP Report to the Nation® released today by the College Board. (Full Story)
	[UPDATE] FAMU President Receives Evaluation 9 Comments Last Updated: 9:57 AM 02/09/12 - FAMU President James Ammons receives an informal evaluation by the board members. (Full Story)
	Controversial Grading Policy Aims to Give Students Second Chance 3 Comments Last Updated: 12:29 AM 02/08/12 - The Lowndes County Board of Education has implemented new rules that aim to give students a second chance to earn better scores. The decision is left to the teacher as to who deserves that second chance. (Full Story)
	Bill Hopes to Stop Drivers 7 Comments Last Updated: 12:03 AM 02/08/12 - A proposed bill would allow school districts to place cameras on the sides of school buses to catch drivers who don't stop for bus stop signs. (Full Story)
	Florida Senate Backs 3 Percent College Tuition Hike 3 Comments Last Updated: 10:04 PM 02/07/12 - The Florida Senate is recommending college students pay three percent more in tuition this fall. (Full Story)
	FAMU Named One of the Most Popular National Universities by U. S. News and World Report 16 Comments Last Updated: 7:22 PM 02/07/12 - Florida A&M University (FAMU) has been named one of the Top 15 most popular national universities in the nation by U.S. News and World Report. (Full Story)
	FSU Day 2012 1 Comment Last Updated: 5:35 PM 02/07/12 - The capitol is recovering from a Seminal invasion. That's right, it was FSU day at the capitol today and hundreds of Noles showed up to celebrate. (Full Story)
	Natural Gas School Buses 2 Comments Last Updated: 5:30 PM 02/07/12 - Leon County School buses will soon be green. Not literally. They'll be running on natural gas. (Full Story)
	Celebrating FSU Day at the Capitol 1 Comment Last Updated: 1:12 PM 02/07/12 - Today is FSU Day at the Florida capitol. It's become a popular tradition during the legislative session. Those who love the university say it's a wonderful opportunity to bring Florida State to Seminole friends in the legislature. (Full Story)
	Sweeping Charter Bill Passes After Building Debate 3 Comments Last Updated: 11:47 PM 02/06/12 - A sweeping charter school measure passed through the Senate Education Committee on Monday after a heated debate over a provision that would require school districts to give some construction money to public charter schools. (Full Story)
	[UPDATE] Two Arrested for Sexual Battery at Godby High 150 Comments Last Updated: 7:37 PM 02/06/12 - Principal notifies parents, LCSO confirms two arrests (Full Story)
	Biden Touts College Plan at FSU 37 Comments Last Updated: 7:41 PM 02/06/12 - Vice President Joe Biden is in Florida today to discuss plans to lower the cost of college. The average Florida student graduates with 20-thousand dollars in student loan debt and another tuition hike is being discussed in Tallahassee. (Full Story)
	Public Info Made Easy 3 Comments Last Updated: 9:51 AM 02/07/12 - The highest paid Florida university-worker makes over 1 million dollars a year. That's according to the most up-to-date government data. A new website helps you find public information like that much easier. (Full Story)
	Bright House Networks Announces 2012 Bright Futures Campaign 1 Comment Last Updated: 5:25 PM 02/06/12 - Bright House Networks recently announced the implementation of its 2012 Bright Futures Campaign. (Full Story)
	Black History Month Recommended Reading List Features Books for All Ages 8 Comments Last Updated: 11:03 PM 02/03/12 - Selections highlight the rich history of African Americans. (Full Story)
	ACLU Head Questions FAMU's Ban on Student Groups 37 Comments Last Updated: 5:53 PM 02/03/12 - There will be no summer band camp for FAMU Marching 100. Also, new member intake for all FAMU clubs and organizations is temporarily suspended. (Full Story)
	Black History Tour Last Updated: 4:33 PM 02/03/12 - Leon County Fourth graders walk through black history as they tour the John G Riley Center. It's all apart of the 11th annual "Blended Lives" event. (Full Story)
	Battle of the Brains Be the first to comment! Last Updated: 4:27 PM 02/03/12 - Nearly 100 students are vying for a title that names them "The Smartest of Them All"! (Full Story)
	TCC Speech and Debate Outlasts Competition at Eastern Michigan Be the first to comment! Last Updated: 2:55 PM 02/03/12 - Making its first-ever appearance at the Eastern Michigan University Invitational, Tallahassee Community College’s speech and debate team walked away from the competition to claim another first-place prize. (Full Story)
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